Ben Dawson Leaves Newcastle United Academy to Join Leicester City

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Newcastle United academy boss Steve Harper praised Ben Dawson for his decade-long service at the club, saying he is delighted to see the former FA coach take on a role in the Premier League with Leicester City. Dawson will leave his position after a decade, during which he served in various roles, including youth coach, head of coaching, and caretaker manager for the Magpies' senior side. His departure will prompt a search for an Under-18 coach and a reserve team boss to begin the new season.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ben Dawson has left Newcastle United Academy after a decade of service to join Leicester City's coaching team in the Premier League.
  • Dawson played a key role in the development of many players during his time at the academy, serving in various roles including youth coach, head of coaching, and caretaker manager.
  • Dawson initially joined the club's Academy as a Professional Development Coach in 2014 and progressed to become First Team Development Coach in 2021.
  • Harper praised Dawson's work ethic and credited the excellent coach development work at the academy, supported by Dawson, Neil Winskill, and Jack Ross.
  • Dawson will join Steve Cooper's coaching team at Leicester City, supporting the club's talent pathway into the men's senior squad.
  • Newcastle United will begin the new season searching for both an Under-18 coach and a reserve team boss due to Dawson's departure.

Statistics:

  • Dawson has been at Newcastle United Academy for 10 years.
  • He served in various roles, including youth coach, head of coaching, and caretaker manager, during his time at the club.
  • Dawson will join Leicester City's coaching team in the Premier League for the 2024/25 season.
  • The club will search for an Under-18 coach and a reserve team boss to begin the new season.

Sources:

  • Byline: By Louis Barry (Source: Newscastle United official announcement)
  • Ben has been an important part of the Academy here for over a decade and has played a key role in the development of many players. (Source: Newcastle United official announcement)
  • He initially joined the club's Academy as a Professional Development Coach in 2014 and has served as Under-21s Lead Coach and Academy Head of Coaching. (Source: Newcastle United official announcement)